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Process and progress: John Hughlings Jackson's philosophy of science
1UCL Centre for the History of Medicine, University College London, London WC1E 6BT, UK. s.jacyna@ucl.ac.uk
Brain : a Journal of Neurology
|October 7, 2011
Summary
This study reveals John Hughlings Jackson
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Philosophy of Science
Background:
- Assesses the philosophical underpinnings of John Hughlings Jackson's neurological work.
- Investigates Jackson's engagement with contemporary philosophical thought, particularly John Stuart Mill.
Discussion:
- Highlights Jackson's critical approach to neurological practices and methodology.
- Argues for a 'procedurist' bias in Jackson's scientific writings.
Key Insights:
- John Hughlings Jackson possessed a significant philosophical orientation.
- Jackson's work reflects an awareness of philosophical discourse and methodological critique.
- His critical stance and emphasis on rigor lend a modern character to his neurological contributions.
Outlook:
- Further exploration into the philosophical influences on 19th-century neuroscience.
- Re-evaluation of historical scientific figures through the lens of philosophical engagement.
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